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Who We Serve

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WHO WE SERVE

We provide nonprofit legal services with respect to the following:

  • Public charity rules and regulations
  • Private foundation rules and regulations
  • Governance
  • Commercial and entrepreneurial activities
  • Risk management
  • Fundraising counsel
  • Nonprofit organizational relationships
  • Charter Schools
  • International philanthropy
  • Annual reporting
  • Social enterprise
  • Contract drafting and review
  • Compensation
  • Presentations and trainings for boards and staff
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CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

Ellis was extremely knowledgable in her work for "For Thine is the Glory, Inc" regarding obtaining 501c3 designation. She was exceptionally responsive, quick to do her research and work, was clear in her writing, and just a pleasure to work with.
Bill FarrellChairman of the Board, For Thine is the Glory
Ms. Carter is a knowledgeable, experienced attorney in the area of non-profit organizations. She has provided counsel on the myriad of issues that affect directors of nonprofits for several organizations with whom I am or have been affiliated. These include governance, legal requirements vs. good corporate practice, taxation and ethics. Ms. Carter is personable and establishes relationships based on trust with Board, staff and community representatives. I would not hesitate to give Ms. Carter my highest recommendation.

FEATURED BLOG POSTS

  • What the Midterms Change for Nonprofits, and What They Don’t

    Nonprofits after the midterms face a changed Congress but the same executive branch. Democrats are projected to win control of both chambers, and many nonprofits are asking whether the election results will end the worry about IRS targeting and federal grant conditions. The short answer is not yet. A Democratic Congress can hold hearings and shape funding

  • Why Nonprofits Need to Show Their Work

    When an auditor, a court, or an enforcement agency asks whether your board was paying attention, the answer they care about is the one you can put on the table. We hear a version of this from clients after the fact. The board did review the executive director’s salary. The staff did check the grantee

  • The OMB Grant Rule Is Paused Until December 11

    One of the questions we hear most often from nonprofits that receive federal funds right now is whether OMB’s proposed rewrite of the grant rules is still coming. The answer is that it is paused, but only until December 11. In this post we explain where the rule stands, what it would change, and what

Who We Serve